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MPB Signs Licensing Agreement with the European Southern Observatory
MPB Communications (MPBC) Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed a licensing agreement with the European Southern Observatory (ESO) for the “ESO Fiber RAMAN Amplifier Technology developed and transferred by ESO” for narrow-band amplification. The licensed ESO narrow-band Raman... - August 13, 2010 - MPB Communications Inc
Life Sciences Telemarketing Agency, Voicentric, Announces Record-Breaking Growth of Its Multi-Lingual Telemarketing Services Into Europe and North America
Expert in value proposition messaging, specialist Life Sciences telemarketing agency, Voicentric, undertake multi-lingual telemarketing campaigns for global pharmaceutical companies, universities and biotechs. Campaign services include: market research, lead generation, appointment setting, customer satisfaction surveys, data cleansing, conference and seminar attendance. - August 06, 2010 - Voicentric Ltd
Senate Appropriations Committee Gives On-Going Support to Lupus Research Institute-Initiated National Lupus Health Education Program
Senate Recognizes Critical Need for Lupus Education, Includes $1 Million in Appropriations. - August 03, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Are You a Skeptic or Believer? Queendom.com Reveals Results of Their Paranormal Beliefs Study
Queendom.com delves into the mystical and supernatural, and makes interesting discoveries about people’s beliefs. - August 03, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
ALPCO Diagnostics Launches First Commercially Available Sclerostin ELISA in the U.S.
ALPCO Diagnostics recently launched an ELISA specific for measuring human sclerostin in serum and plasma. Sclerostin inhibits osteoblast activity via antagonism of the wnt signaling pathway and plays a key role in the regulation of bone formation. Reports show that sclerostin expression and/or... - July 27, 2010 - ALPCO
ALN Publishes Article on Whole Animal Database by Noesys Data
Article on Artios Software Suite is published by ALN, a respected industry publication covering animal research institutions and markets. - July 21, 2010 - Noesys Data
Results of a 2005 IoHT Study on the Physics Hot Sex, Cold Sex, and Ambient Sex Released
Newly published Journal of Human Thermodynamics article "Hot Sex, Cold Sex, and Ambient Sex" (19 Jul 2010), by American chemical engineer Libb Thims, presents the findings of a 2005 study of thirty individuals on the collective opinion of what constitutes hot sex verses cold sex verses... - July 20, 2010 - Institute of Human Thermodynamics
Faculty of 1000 Welcomes New Affiliate Publisher
Faculty of 1000 (F1000) is delighted to announce that the University of Chicago Press has joined the F1000 Affiliate Program. - July 14, 2010 - Faculty of 1000
The NIH Awards Aciont® a Small Business Catalyst Award Grant Accelerating Innovative Research
Aciont is awarded a phase I SBIR $214K grant for the project titled “Novel Method for the Ocular Iontophoretic Delivery of Avastin® and Lucentis®.” - July 08, 2010 - Aciont Inc.
Source-Omega’s Pure One Untouched by Seawater Pollution, Not Now, Not Ever
For years, the lack of fish odor or reflux taste has led many people to microalgae oil instead of fish oil as a source for omega-3s. Another feature of microalgae oil is now more important than ever — it is not touched by any ocean, now or ever. - July 07, 2010 - Source-Omega
Colorado BioScience Association Commends Boettcher Foundation on Historic Launch of Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program & Inaugural Class of 'Boettcher Investigators'
Colorado BioScience Association commends Boettcher Foundation on launching the new Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program and its 2010 (Inaugural) Class of Boettcher Investigators. This new grant program will ensure that the Webb-Waring legacy lives on both through the discovery of new knowledge that improves human health and through the investment in and advancement of early-career scientists. - July 01, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Advanced Cell Technology Awarded Broad Patent for Production of Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells
This broad patent gives Advanced Cell Technology the opportunity to have a monopoly around embryonic stem cells derived from RPE cells. There are over 200 diseases and conditions which potentially be treated with RPE-derived cells. - June 18, 2010 - Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.
ALPCO Diagnostics Exclusively Offers Animal NGAL Assays from BioPorto
BioPorto Diagnostics has awarded ALPCO Diagnostics exclusive distributorship for its animal NGAL ELISAs to the North American market. BioPorto’s prominence is unrivaled in immunoassays for measuring NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin) – the breakthrough kidney injury... - June 17, 2010 - ALPCO
The Space Generation Advisory Council Appoints Its First Advisory Board
The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) is honored to announce the appointment of its first Advisory Board, comprised of influential members of the international space community who have strongly supported the organisation and its goals. During their two-year terms, board members will give strategic direction and advice to SGAC in order to guide the organisation towards its goals and objectives. - June 10, 2010 - Space Generation Advisory Council
ALPCO Diagnostics Prepares for Launch of Unique Immunoassays
ALPCO Diagnostics announces the recent hiring of Leon F. Hebert Jr., Ph.D. As ALPCO’s new Diabetes and Obesity Product Manager, Dr. Hebert will be charged with overseeing the launch of several new ELISA research tools, including: Mouse Proinsulin ELISA, Rat Proinsulin ELISA, Mouse C-peptide... - June 09, 2010 - ALPCO
PMI Announces Dates for October 2010 Short Course
PMI Offers Businesses, Universities and Organizations a Chance to Catch Up on the Latest Trends in Pore Structure Characterization and More - June 09, 2010 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Application of Flow Cell to Continuous Processing Technology Webinar
METTLER TOLEDO announced that the webinar – The Application of the ReactIR Flow Cell to Continuous Process Technology - is now available on-demand. Presented by Professor Steven Ley of the University of Cambridge, METTLER TOLEDO is proud to offer this free online seminar that discusses the application of the ReactIR Flow Cell inline using various meso and micro scale flow chemistry equipment. - June 05, 2010 - METTLER TOLEDO
Reaction Progress Kinetic Analysis to Study Organic Reactions Webinar
METTLER TOLEDO announced that the webinar - Reaction Progress Kinetic Analysis: A Powerful Methodology for Streamlining the Study of Complex Organic Reactions – presented by Donna Blackmond, of The Scripps Research Institute, is now available on-demand. METTLER TOLEDO is proud to offer this free online seminar that discusses how Reaction Progress Kinetic Analysis (RPKA) simplifies kinetic studies of organic reactions. - June 02, 2010 - METTLER TOLEDO
AAPS Highlights Use of Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
METTLER TOLEDO will attend the 2010 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting to discuss collaborative research carried out with pharmaceutical scientists. In advance of the conference, a list of previous American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) presentations highlighting how pharmaceutical scientists use Process Analytical Technology (PAT) to further their research and optimize manufacturing processes using the principals of Quality by Design (QbD) - June 02, 2010 - METTLER TOLEDO
20 Years of Reaction Calorimetry at Johnson and Johnson
METTLER TOLEDO announced the webinar – 20 Years of Reaction Calorimetry at Johnson and Johnson: Developing Improved and Safer Processes – presented by Stephen M. Stefanick, of Johnson and Johnson, is now available on-demand. - June 02, 2010 - METTLER TOLEDO
How to Compare Lab Scale Mixing with Full Scale Process Vessel Performance Webinar
METTLER TOLEDO announced the webinar – The Importance of Mixing: How to Compare Lab Scale Mixing with Full Scale Process Vessel Performance – is now available on-demand. METTLER TOLEDO is proud to offer this free online seminar where presenter Ray Machado compares lab mixing and large scale mixing, while featuring two short courses he has given: Fundamentals of Scale-up and iControl Mixing Guidelines. - June 02, 2010 - METTLER TOLEDO
The Tenth Winner of the Thieme-IUPAC Prize
Thieme Publishing Group is pleased to announce that Professor Phil S. Baran of the Scripps Research Institute in California has won the Thieme-IUPAC Prize 2010. Presented every two years, this award is given to a scientist under the age of 40 whose research has had a major impact on the field of... - June 01, 2010 - Thieme Publishers
BIOMIN Takes a Lead at Poultry Conference
As the main (Diamond) sponsor of the upcoming 13th European Poultry Conference in August, BIOMIN showcases its commitment to advancing poultry science and nutrition. - May 29, 2010 - BIOMIN Holding GmbH
Process Development Chemistry Services Expertise Elevates Onyx Scientific to Position of Preferred GMP Custom Synthesis Provider
Whether developing a new process or improving an existing synthetic route, Onyx Scientific will develop a process that is entirely practical with reduced synthetic steps and costs. - May 29, 2010 - Onyx Scientific Ltd
Near-Death Experience Research Debate with Dr. Steven Novella and Skeptiko Host
Yale University Neurologist skeptical of near-death experience research claims. - May 28, 2010 - Skeptiko
Governor Bill Ritter Jr. Signs Executive Orders Initiated by Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) to Ensure Continued Investment in Life Sciences
Governor Bill Ritter Jr. signed two executive orders initiated by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) today, calling for an online “Investment Opportunity Index” to classify opportunities for capital investment within the bioscience and cleantech industries, as well as a quarterly Roundtable on Venture Capital with the Governor – focusing on bioscience, renewable energy and aerospace. - May 28, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
National Institute of Statistical Sciences Awarded Grant for Postdoctoral Research in Support of Science Resource Statistics (SRS)
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) has been awarded a $750,209 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a postdoctoral research program in collaboration with NSF’s Division of Science Resource Statistics (SRS). - May 26, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Open Minds Production Presents “Dawn of a New Age,” – the Philip Corso Manuscript Unedited for the First Time in the U.S.
Open Minds Production, a leading company in UFO research has recently been granted permission to publish the Colonel Philip Corso manuscript “Dawn of a New Age,” in its original, uncut and unedited English-language version for the first time ever in the U.S. Colonel Philip James Corso... - May 23, 2010 - Open Minds Production
IonSense Issued Three Patents Related to Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry
Supports Current Products and Applications in Food Safety, Pharmaceutical Development, and Forensics - May 20, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.
VIRUN® to Premiere OmegaH2O® Through WEDAR at CPhI and HI/NI in Shanghai, China
Virun to premiere water soluble and shelf stable OmegaH2O® in China through WEDAR Biotechnology Co. Ltd. OmegaH2O® is patents pending. - May 18, 2010 - VIRUN
Are We Shameless or Harmless Flirts? Queendom Releases Results of Their Flirting Study
Queendom.com demurely uncovers juicy tidbits about men and women's flirting style. The results of a scientific study show gender differences in flirting techniques and attitudes. - May 17, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Independent Hair Fibres Comparison Rates Nanogen’s Nanofibres as the Best Hair Camouflage
Independent test shows Nanogen’s Nanofibres may be up to 400% more charged than competitor products, providing far superior camouflage for thinning hair. - May 08, 2010 - Nanogen
RayBiotech Announces Biomarker Grant Awardees
RayBiotech, Inc., the Protein Array Pioneer Company, has announced the winners of its Biomarker Discovery Pilot Grant program. In total, 18 award recipients were chosen for grants of up to $20,000 each, redeemable for RayBiotech products and services. "By offering these grants," states Dr. - May 06, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
SkinDNA™ Scientists Uncover the Secrets to Great Skin, Within Your DNA
Today heralds a new era in personalized skin care with the launch of the SkinDNA™ Test – the world’s first comprehensive genetic skin profile test. According to Advanced Dermatology’s Dr Sarah Freilich, "SkinDNA is one of the most exciting, eyebrow-raising developments... - May 05, 2010 - SkinDNA
Recent Study Reports Long Term Survival Improved Using Brain Monitor - Dementia After Anesthesia Now More Likely Avoidable Claims Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation
Fewer strokes after anesthesia using brain monitor reported. "Going under anesthesia for surgery without a brain monitor demonstrates a flagrant disregard for the value one’s own brain," says Dr. Barry Friedberg, founder of the non-profit Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation. "Demanding a brain monitor is a no-brainer." - May 04, 2010 - Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation
Parkinson's Patient to Donate Book Proceeds to PD Research
Bill Schmalfeldt was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 45 in 2000. In 2007 he underwent experimental brain surgery as part of a clinical trial at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He wrote a book about the experience and will donate the author's proceeds to PD research efforts. - April 28, 2010 - My Parkinson's Diary
Dynaflow Introduces New Model of Award Winning Acoustic Bubble Spectrometer® (ABS)
Dynaflow, Inc.®, a leader in research and development services and products in fluid dynamics, today introduced the ABS USB, the newest model of its award winning Acoustic Bubble Spectrometer® (ABS) – a system used to measure and monitor the distribution of bubble sizes and void... - April 26, 2010 - Dynaflow, Inc
Open Access Therapeutic Drug Targets Database Launched
A comprehensive database of therapeutic drug targets extracted from patents or patent applications - April 26, 2010 - Sciclips
Iceland's Volcanoes Monitored Wirelessly
Induo delivers GPRS routers to seismological stations to be deployed to monitor the volcanoes of Iceland. GPRS / EDGE routers are used for transmission from the measurement points to a central data center and has been commissioned by the Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University, Sweden. - April 25, 2010 - Induo AB
Rentricity to Support Pennsylvania-Based Water Utility Clean Energy Initiative
Rentricity Inc., a New York City based renewable energy company, is completing a feasibility assessment of an energy recovery installation at several North Wales Water Authority sites in Pennsylvania. Rentricity’s Flow-to-Wire systems transform excess energy contained in high pressure zones into a new source of "green" electricity. - April 22, 2010 - Rentricity Inc.
HomeownersInsurance.org's Danger Zones - Worldwide Deaths from Natural Disasters (Infographic)
HomeownersInsurance.org has released an infographic displaying the past 30 years of worldwide deaths from natural disasters, sorted by continent. - April 22, 2010 - Homeowners Insurance
PsychTests Releases Results of a Gender Roles Study: Some Old Ways Die Hard
PsychTests AIM Inc., one of the web's foremost source of personality assessments, released their Gender Roles Test in February 2010, with a separate version for men and women. According to their statistical results, while people are slowly adopting more modern views as to men and women's place in... - April 21, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
MEGAJOULE Inovação Presents Windie™ at EWEC 2010
MEGAJOULE Inovação officially launches Windie™, the latest tool for wind simulation flow over complex terrain. As a product of intense work and the result of a scientific cooperation with the Institute of Engineering of Oporto (ISEP), MEGAJOULE Inovação presents Windie™ at the European Wind Energy Exhibition and Conference (EWEC) 2010 in Poland. - April 21, 2010 - MEGAJOULE
Pyxle Develops a Dynamic Web Solution for Sri Lanka's First Nanotechnology Institute
The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology Pvt. Ltd (SLINTEC) recently announced the launch of a highly informative website - the first Sri Lankan nano-based information portal. Developed by Pyxle, it is an interactive web portal that acts as an information hub for nanotechnology research in Sri... - April 19, 2010 - Pyxle Private Limited
American Scientist and Theoretical Chemist, Todd Gooch, Challenges the Russian Claim to Element 118
American Scientist and theoretical chemist, Todd Gooch, challenges the Russian claim to element 118, "I had already named element 118 Goochium, by convention for discerning its correct electronic structure first in March 2006, when I heard about the Russians making it in the lab in October... - April 18, 2010 - Todd Gooch
SW Missouri's First FAA-Approved Flight Training Device
Springfield Flight Simulator announces the areas first FAA-Approved Flight Training Device. This simulator will be installed the week of April 12th and will be available for a free Open House event most of the week. Special media times are available. - April 11, 2010 - Springfield Flight Simulator
Dr. Garret Moddel Brings Psi Research to University of Colorado Classroom -- Skeptiko.com Interview
Professor at University of Colorado’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering guides students through experiments demonstrating unexplainable psychic phenomena. - April 10, 2010 - Skeptiko
Onyx Scientific Grows API GMP Synthesis Contract Chemistry Services
Expert in development stage API production, outsourcing chemistry services organisation Onyx Scientific manufactures high value intermediates and APIs to GMP-compliant standards for both phase I and phase II clinical studies. Their breath of services include: GMP synthesis and scale up, solid-form polymorph investigation, salt selection, custom synthesis, process development and lead optimization. - April 10, 2010 - Onyx Scientific Ltd
FutureCarbon Showing for the First Time at JEC Composites 2010 in Paris
A heated coating as easily applied to a whole variety of surfaces of any geometry as standard acrylic paint. And a granulate of carbon nanotubes that disperses as simply in fluids as soluble coffee powder in hot water. These are among the innovative products that FutureCarbon is exhibiting at JEC Composites 2010 in Paris from April 13 through 15. - April 08, 2010 - FutureCarbon GmbH
Early Human Embryos Make "Mistakes" as a Matter of Survival, Could be Key to Understanding Stem Cell Development
Early human embryos may be naturally prone to making mistakes in chromosome allocation to new cells, according to a report by Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation scientists. Their new findings indicate rapid increases in total genetic information may be more important to embryo survival than... - April 07, 2010 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation